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Sunday, 4 November 2018

Here are my latest Sephora buys. This is what happens when you go on a business trip and have nothing better to do after work so you end up in not one, but two Sephora's in the same day.

I have seen this Bum Bum Cream on social media so much that I decided to finally buy it (after having numerous chances of buying it from different Sephora's in Europe). It smells...unique - not your usual kind of cream and it isn't sticky either. This is the travel size available from the Beauty to Go section from Sephora. I think it was 20 euros or so.

This is the Clinique Moisture Surge hydrating concentrate. This is also another thing that I wanted to try but couldn't justify buying the original size. Very happy with this. It reminds me of the Clinique Moisture Spray but more watery version. Very soothing and doesn't smell very much either.

Wednesday, 10 January 2018

3. Quit foundation - you don't need it if you have good skin. Concealer is enough. If you don't have good skin, let your skin breathe until it gets better!

4. Change your pillowcase often.

5. Clean your phone using anti-bacterial wipes. You placing your phone to your ear and touching it again will just spread more germs.

6. Asian acne spot stickers. What a discovery this was. You simply stick a spot sticker to your spot, sleep - and in the morning, it will be greatly reduced in size, if not...gone. I know, I know...it's hard to believe until you try and see for yourself.

7. Benzoyl Peroxide - you can buy this over the counter at Boots. This stuff is strong. A tiny amount is enough. Also, if you are not used to it - it may turn your skin red so start off with a tiny amount first. It dries out your spots.

8. Stop touching your face and keep hair out of your face.

9. Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray Last year, I stopped using face creams for a while. Instead, I switched to Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray. I think it helped. Now, I use Neutrogena Hydro Boost water gel moisturiser before I use the face spray. Especially in dryer winter months, it's important to use a cream. In my case, a more water based one!

Wednesday, 30 August 2017

The limited edition product is a double ended stick containing either a contour and highlight (001 Plum Shimmer) or blush and highlight (002 Peach Glow). I looked at both products but the contour on Plum Shimmer was too dark for my skin tone (only available in one shade) so I opted for the one with blush (which I rarely wear).

002 Plum Shimmer - blush end

I applied the highlighter end first to the bridge of my nose in a downwards sweep and blended it out with my fingers and a brush. You can also apply this to the cheekbones to create more light and enhance the area. Add a little on the chin for a fresh dewy look.

Next, dab the blush end on the apples of your cheeks and blend. The texture is creamy and glides right on. You do not need a lot of this product. However, if your skin is dry, it is better to spray a moisture spray (I use Clinique's moisture surge face spray) first before applying this sculpting stick.

002 Plum Shimmer - shimmer end

The size the product is quite big and bulky so I wouldn't take this out with me. It does hold for several hours though which is ideal. Overall, this is a good product - I was attracted by the shimmer on the highlighter end, it isn't too sparkly - the glitter specs are very fine and evens out once you blend.

Monday, 20 February 2017

I was super excited to see a new shade in the Dior Addict Lip Glow collection. This is the berry colour, shade 006 for the Spring 2017 collection. Packaging is the same as the other lip glows and retails at £24.

This is from the Dior Backstage line and a lip balm which reacts to the natural colour on your lips. I like this balm because there isn't a strong scent. It also glides on perfectly. My morning routine for my lips is to apply a bit of Vaseline, then swipe on a coat of Dior Addict Lip Glow.

I was expecting the shade to appear darker, almost like a plum shade, but the colour is the same as the original lip glow! It does look prettier in the tube though. I guess I won't be buying anymore lip glows for a while...I have 2 to get through!

Friday, 17 February 2017

I saw the new Dior Addict Lip Sugar Scrub advert and as I am already a big fan of the Dior Addict Lip Balm, I decided to give this a go. RRP: £24 from Boots

The packaging is very similar to the normal Dior Addict Lip Balm, except this is a frosted look which is really pretty. Inside the tube, the colour looks very similar and you can see the textured grainy sugar as advertised. On the posters, they seemed to have covered it with more grains (but I guess that's what marketing does).

When I applied it, I was expecting it to tingle a bit more and for the grains to actually come out. It was different from what I had in mind and it is actually very similar to the Dior Addict Lip Balm.

In fact, so similar that I don't think I would have bought this if I knew! Anyway, it was an interesting buy - I don't regret the purchase as the formula of the lip balm feels exactly the same as the usual Dior Addict Lip Balm. Perhaps I should have bought the Berry coloured lip balm instead...

Update: I did go back and buy the Berry shade...but actually, after using this lip scrub a couple more times - I can feel the grains of sugar! So it works now. And I'm happy.